# Ala. Code § 38-13-9: Section 38-13-9 Violations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-9

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 38-13-9
- **Heading:** Section 38-13-9 Violations
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 38 / Chapter 13 / Section 38-13-9

## Text

(a) A person convicted of the following actions under this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor:

(1) Violating the confidentiality of records.

(2) Violating lawfully adopted policies pursuant to this chapter.

(3) Knowingly, willfully, and intentionally making or transmitting a false or misleading report or information concerning past convictions as required under this chapter.

(4) Knowingly, willfully, and intentionally failing to report subsequent convictions as required by this chapter.

(b) A person who knowingly submits false information concerning past convictions on an application for employment or other form required for disclosure of criminal convictions may be subject to loss of employment and to the loss of any license issued by the Department of Human Resources or child placing agency.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 38-13-1 Section 38-13-1 Legislative Findings and Intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 38-13-2 Section 38-13-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 38-13-3 Section 38-13-3 Criminal History Background Information Check Required for Certain Individuals; Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 38-13-4 Section 38-13-4 Mandatory Criminal History Check Notice; Suitability Determinations; Checks on Subsequent Activity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 38-13-5 Section 38-13-5 Additional Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 38-13-6 Section 38-13-6 Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 38-13-7 Section 38-13-7 Duties of Departments of Public Safety and Human Resources; Review of Determinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 38-13-8 Section 38-13-8 Confidentiality and Disclosure of Reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 38-13-9 Section 38-13-9 Violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 38-13-10 Section 38-13-10 No Cause of Action Established; Immunity Not Waived](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 38-13-11 Section 38-13-11 Disposition of Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T38_C13_S38-13-11.md)
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